Meet One of Our Members!

​​Riverwalk Quilters Guild is very lucky to have so many amazing quilters, designers and teachers as members. This page will not only highlight member challenges, work presented for show & tell at our monthly meetings but also introduce new members to some of the long time members who have a wealth of knowledge and a desire to share it. Get to know our members and you’ll always have a Shop Hop buddy, an honest opinion, and you’ll never be “stuck” because someone always has an answer.Amy Shuter is that kind of a quilter. You might have met her at Pieceful Hearts Quilt Shop where she works one day a week but most probably at a Guild meeting. Like many quilters, she’s been sewing most of her life. She started sewing when she was 5 or 6 making doll clothes on her mother’s Featherweight machine. Her talent and skill quickly resulted in receiving a new Featherweight. She grew up in a small town and that was her fun. In grade school and Junior High, she made things for the home, doll clothes and many of her own clothes.

​As an adult, Amy did custom sewing for ten years. She specialized in doll clothes—she would make clothes for American Girl dolls and sell them at Country Sampler Booths. She also did specialty sewing for customers who wanted Bride doll dresses to match the dress of the real Bride clothes for many antique dolls.

​Why did you join Riverwalk? “I just wanted to learn and I enjoy being around other quilters. Going to Guild was just an uplifting experience—a mini vacation away from my everday life. I like the variety of speakers: modern, traditional—quilters that come with an artist’s background. They helped me understand why I do what I do. When I can, I enjoy the workshops.”

​What is your favorite part of Guild meetings? “One of my favorite things about Guild meetings is seeing what other people have done. I love Show ’n Tell. It's like you’re sharing in the joy of their finished product.”

​What do you enjoy about quilting? “One of the things I love about quilting is the social aspect. At the shop I see women coming in together, friends, mothers and daughters—it’s a community. I enjoy having get-togethers at my house for sewing. Often we make charity quilts for an organization named Newborns in Need—it’s near and dear to my heart.”

Like most quilters, Amy has her beautiful work stashed all over her house. There are many wall hangings, bed quilts, and her favorite—miniatures! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work and everyone looks forward to seeing your next Show ’n Tell!​Thanks Amy!